NVC Podcast: Nintendo Learns Its Launch Day Lesson

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We discuss the botched 3DS launch, Skyward Sword's release date and a new Wii.

By Samuel Claiborn

Another week another podcast, right? We wish! Sometimes we neglect our listeners, but, after a brief hiatus (and a fantastic , first-ever Nintendo Voice Chat Live podcast!), NVC finally returns. Also returning is NVC's long-lost leader Rich George, who has been globe trotting for the past few weeks. Not realizing Rich is in the room, Samuel Claiborn goes ahead and hosts the podcast anyway. Backing up the dueling hosts are Audrey Drake and Jack DeVries -- who is preoccupied with a cookie for a good chunk of the podcast.

This week's topics include Gamescom 2011 news, an analysis of Nintendo launches, and even a discussion of Xenoblade Chronicles, a fantastic game which most of us will never play. Also: Audrey gives a rundown of the Pokemon World Championships and we read a single reader letter (we're a bit busy due to Gamescom, you see).

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Stay tuned for information on another Nintendo Voice Chat Live episode in which we take your calls and broadcast the podcast live on the web! The topic will be the Super Nintendo's 20th Anniversary.